Norstar Aluminum Molds, Inc.

Thomas V Searing

Gary R Guzikowski

Paul M Ohnstad

Thomas E Acklin

Scott D Ledermann

The present invention includes a mold apparatus for facilitating replacement of rotatable molds therein. First and second frames are provided forming a plurality of mold cells and each mold includes an upper and a lower mold section. The upper mold section is removably coupled to the upper frame, while the lower mold section is removably coupled to the lower frame. Using this arrangement, a mold may be removed by detaching all connections between it and the frames, while maintaining the frames closed. Similarly, a mold may be inserted into a mold cell and connected to the frames while maintaining the frames closed. The removal and insertion operations may be performed radially or axially, depending on frame configuration.

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Greenfield, WI, United States of America

Thomas V Searing